Senior Budget Analyst

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Budget Analyst to join our team at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for analyzing and preparing the annual budget and related financial documents, as well as conducting organization, staffing, and methods studies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide supervisory or project direction to other analysts and participate in the advanced technical phases of budget development, review, and administration.
  • Review and analyze budget requests and supporting information, identifying budgetary questions and recommending resolution.
  • Participate in budgetary meetings and advise operating departments or units in preparing budget estimates.
  • Manage the processing of purchase requests and payment authorizations for appropriateness and adherence to established procedures, budgetary guidelines, and contract specifications.
  • Conduct organization and management studies, recommending improvements and procedural changes.
  • Prepare and administer contracts, coordinating the review and evaluation of bid proposals and preparing and monitoring contract schedules.
  • Provide technical support to users of the Budget Management System and/or other management information systems.
  • Prepare correspondence for various District personnel and departments.
  • Prepare managerial reports.
  • Assign, supervise, and review work, ensuring staff compliance with District policies and procedures, including Personnel Rules and Administrative Procedures.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university, majoring in business or public administration, or a related field.
  • Four years of experience in organization and methods work and/or budget analysis, preparation, and administration.
  • Graduate study in the designated fields may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Additional professional experience in organization and methods work and/or budget analysis, preparation, and administration may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Thorough knowledge of the techniques of budget and management analysis.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of administrative organization, particularly in the public sector.
  • Thorough knowledge of statistical methods.
  • Thorough knowledge of public finance and public administration.
  • Ability to apply financial concepts and practices to establish and maintain budgets.
  • Ability to identify financial and/or budgetary problems and develop and implement solutions.
  • Ability to analyze financial data, forecast revenues and expenditures, and prepare financial plans.
  • Ability to assess the accuracy and validity of financial data.
  • Ability to conduct advanced-level budget and management analysis studies.
  • Ability to coordinate and manage project teams and provide project oversight.
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate analysts and administrative staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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